I read in an article earlier this month that the United Stated Postal Service, the second largest employer in the nation, has implemented a new eco-friendly design for their Express and Priority packaging. If you are as passionate about improving the conditions of our environment as I am, you must be happy to hear that. If you aren’t, the following paragraphs may bore you.
The USPS has teamed up with MBDC (McDonough Braungart Chemistry Design), and adopted their “cradle-to-cradle” policy which saves 15,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually. “Cradle to grave” would result in products eventually ending up in a landfill, while “cradle to cradle” ensures products are 100% renewable. MBDC analyzed 14,000 of the ingredients used in USPS packaging to guarantee it met all 39 criteria for human and environmental health, including toxicity, renewable energy, water stewardship and recyclability.
It is refreshing to hear that one of the leading companies in our nation is making a commitment to doing their part by implementing changes that will create such a positive impact. They are not only spreading a positive message, but they are now also creating a demand for eco-friendly products from their suppliers. Hopefully the ripple affect won’t stop there. It would be nice to see other companies (including Wal-Mart, the nations largest employer) start to follow their lead.
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